Shrubs: Discover the Perfect Plant for Every Place in Your Garden

(Hardback)

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This problem-solving guide - from one of the world's foremost woody plant experts - shows homeowners how to pick the right shrub for a wide variety of sites and conditions. Shrubs will be the go-to manual for home gardeners seeking woody plants for specific situations. The book is organised by challenging growing conditions, restricted planting spaces, and desirable characteristics. Hundreds of shrubs profiles include complete growing information, colour photographs, and recommended companion plants. An introductory chapter emphasizes the versatility and usefulness of shrubs, and a concluding chapter addresses frequently encountered problems and how to remedy them. AUTHOR: Andy McIndoe is the former managing director of Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres in Hampshire, England. As designer of the Hillier exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show for more than two decades, he has upheld the company's unprecedented record of 68 consecutive gold medals at the show. He is now a freelance speaker, writer, and consultant. 438 colour photographs

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"Beautiful photographs and thoughtfully written descriptions of each shrub allow gardeners to tailor choices to meet their interests and needs." --The Oregonian

"McIndoe is a devoted and knowledgeable ambassador for shrubs...His advice is clear, practical, and honest: the sort of counsel every gardener needs. The book will be an invaluable addition not only to the bookcases of gardeners but also those of garden designers seeking to broaden their plant palette." --Gardens Illustrated

"Packed with sound, practical information, which will be of particular value to all novice and inexperienced gardeners." --The Garden

Author Bio

Andy McIndoe is the former managing director of Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centers in Hampshire, England. As designer of the Hillier exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show for more than two decades, he has upheld the company's unprecedented record of 68 consecutive gold medals. He is now a freelance speaker, writer, and consultant.